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- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 20 - 40
- Age range 10 to 75
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Enjoy a welcome dinner at a local Izakaya
- Explore Tokyo's top attractions on a city tour
- Visit the Great Buddha and shrines in Kamakura
- Learn about ninjas at the Iga Ninja Museum
- Stroll through the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Start of tour in Tokyo
- Day 2 Tokyo
- Day 3 Kamakura - Hakone - Shizuoka
- Day 4 Nihondaira Tea Farm - Miso Factory - Iga
- Day 5 Iga Ninja Museum - Sumo Museum - Osaka
- Day 6 Osaka - Himeji - Hiroshima
- Day 7 Hiroshima
- Day 8 Hiroshima - Kurashiki - Kyoto
- Day 9 Kyoto
- Day 10 Kyoto - Hikone - Gujo - Takayama
- Day 11 Takayama - Shirakawa - Kanazawa
- Day 12 Kanazawa - Tokyo
- Day 13 End of tour in Tokyo
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
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Expat Explore Travel
Number of tours
83
Age Range
10 to 80 years old
Response time
6 hours
Response rate
88%
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- SCSarah· April 15th, 2025Great tour with very varied activities and sightsShow moreTrip date: March 2025
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- From Monday16 Jun, 2025To Saturday28 Jun, 2025This departure date is not available or sold outSold outFrom:$3,045
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Monday30 Jun, 2025To Saturday12 Jul, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$3,045
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Monday14 Jul, 2025To Saturday26 Jul, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$3,045
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Monday1 Sep, 2025To Saturday13 Sep, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$3,045
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Monday15 Sep, 2025To Saturday27 Sep, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$3,045
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Sunday28 Sep, 2025To Friday10 Oct, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$3,045
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Monday13 Oct, 2025To Saturday25 Oct, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$3,115
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Monday27 Oct, 2025To Saturday8 Nov, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$3,335
- Instant Confirmation-44%From Monday10 Nov, 2025To Saturday22 Nov, 2025EnglishAlmost Sold OutMultiple Room TypesFrom:$3,335$1,867
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Saturday14 Mar, 2026To Thursday26 Mar, 2026EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$3,935
What our customers ask about this tour
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Alexander
Asked on April 9th, 2025Looking to book an extension to the tour at a beach location after the 13 day tour and wondered if you could advise on the best areas to stay. Any suggestions you have could you tell me how far away from Tokyo airport this would be as we may need to book a hotel in Tokyo the night before our flight back to the UK with BA.
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Alexander
Traveler•Written April 2025I did not request information regarding a hotel at the start of the tour which you seem to have given me. I wanted to know about beach destination we could visit for a few days after the tour has finished and whether you could suggest anywhere.
Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written April 2025Once the Highlights of Japan tour ends, you'll be on your own and free to continue exploring. The tour concludes in Tokyo, so if you're looking to unwind at a beach for a few days afterwards, here are a few options near Tokyo you might consider: Enoshima Beach – a popular seaside escape just over an hour from Tokyo. Zushi Beach – relaxed and great for swimming, also close to Kamakura. Kujukuri Beach – a long stretch of coastline in Chiba, great for a quieter experience.
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Greg
Asked on November 30th, 2024Kindly inform details with costs of Optionals available on this Highlights of Japan Tour.
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written December 2024
Tokyo+ - JPY 9000: Spend your free evening in Tokyo soaking up the bright lights, stunning sights and sounds of Japan's buzzing capital city. Make your way to the Tokyo Skytree Tower and head to the Tembo Deck (350m up!) for sweeping panoramic views of this captivating city. Then, enjoy free time to grab some dinner in Omoide Yokocho - a bustling maze of narrow alleyways home to many enticing street food stalls. Finally, embark on a walking tour of Shinjuku.
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Greg
Traveler•Written December 2024Is this the only optional available on the entire Tour?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written December 2024
Currently, the Tokyo+ excursion is the only optional activity available for our 2025 departures. Additional optional excursions may be introduced at a later date.
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Lawrence
Asked on November 15th, 2024I'm interested in this tour, and would like to go from March 25th till april 5th, but I see prices changing at these days, could you do same price like is in advertisement.
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written November 2024
The tour prices do vary based on the departure date and how early you make your booking, as we operate on a bucket pricing system. This means that as more seats are booked, the prices can increase. Unfortunately, we aren't able to adjust the pricing to match earlier advertised rates.
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Grace
Asked on October 18th, 2024Will the tour guide make an effort to take the group to blossom sites?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written October 2024
If there are cherry blossoms along the tour route, the tour leader will certainly do their best to stop for a photo opportunity. However, as this can depend on timing and location, we can't guarantee specific blossom-viewing stops.
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Amelia
Asked on June 1st, 2024Are there no tours to Japan during 2024?
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Amelia
Traveler•Written June 2024Which hotel will be staying at the start and end of the tour?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written June 2024
We do have tours for Japan in 2024 and I can see that the upcoming departure is for July 15, 2024. You can check the website again as it is in a different tour page than the ones for 2025. Also, Hotels are confirmed closer to the departure and we urge customers to check with us around 60 Days before their tour starts to get the name of the Hotel(s).
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Charles
Asked on May 23rd, 2024Are international flights included in the tour price?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written May 2024
Whilst internal flights are covered for certain itineraries, you will have to make your way to the meeting point for the start of your tour. When booking flights be mindful of departure times and possible delays.
Tip: We suggest that you start comparing prices the moment your deposit is paid to avoid costly flights.
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Brittany
Asked on May 23rd, 2024Are young children allowed?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written May 2024
We have a set minimum age of 10 for our tours, but we're happy to consider younger children on a case-by-case basis. Just let us know your request, and we'll do our best to accommodate it. Expat Explore reserves the right to accept or decline the request at our discretion. We want to ensure everyone has a great time exploring with us!
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Hannah
Asked on May 23rd, 2024Can you cater for my dietary requirements?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written May 2024
We make every effort to include local cuisine on our tours to ensure an authentic experience for you. You'll receive an email before the tour begins, where we'll ask for your dietary preferences. We always have a vegetarian option, and we'll work hard to accommodate any other dietary needs or preferences you may have.
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Claire
Asked on May 23rd, 2024Do I need to exchange cash before I leave?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written May 2024
Contactless payment is widely accepted across Europe – it’s best to bring a payment card with no overseas withdrawal fees.
* Keep in mind that certain optionals are payable in cash to your tour leader whilst on tour. We suggest that you talk to your Tour Leader about when & where to draw cash to pay for the optional excursions.
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Justin
Asked on May 23rd, 2024If I wish to stay longer in the start or end destination, will Expat Explore assist with pre/post-tour accommodation?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written May 2024
While Expat Explore cannot assist with booking pre or post-tour accommodation, we recommend Booking.com for affordable accommodation options prior to and after the tour. If hotel information is available, we can provide you with the details in advance so that you can book accommodation at or nearby the start hotel. Please request this by sending a message through on the conversation page.
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